Achilles St. Louis

Achilles St. Louis runs Forest Park every week, pairing athletes with disabilities and volunteer guide runners for a RunSesh that means something beyond the miles.

Quick take

This is the St. Louis chapter of Achilles International, where every run is built around partnership. Athletes with disabilities and guide runners move together on paved paths and park trails, with social connection at the center of every session.

Best for

• Athletes with disabilities looking for structured, supported runs
• Runners who want to volunteer as guide runners
• Those drawn to adaptive fitness programs
• Anyone who wants their miles to count for someone else too

When and where

• Wednesdays: 6:30 PM
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM
• Location: Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor Center, 5595 Grand Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis
• Runs happen weekly, rain or shine

Details

• Address: 5595 Grand Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri
• Terrain: Paved paths and park trails inside Forest Park
• Distance options: 1 mile, 5K, and variable depending on the athlete
• Pace: All abilities, matched by pairing
• Walkers welcome: Yes, runs, walks, and rides all count here
• Post-run social: Yes, the crew sticks around after
• Cost: Free to participate

Why runners like it

• The guide runner model creates a real bond between participants, your RunSesh has a purpose built right in
• Social connection is a core part of every session, not an afterthought
• Forest Park gives you solid terrain options across both weekly sessions

First visit

• No membership required, show up and introduce yourself
• Free to join, no registration fee
• Come ready to either guide or run as an athlete, the club matches you up
• Check in at the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor Center before the run starts
• Visit achillesinternational.org/st-louis to learn more before your first session

Good to know

This club is built for partnership, not solo efforts. If you are looking for a guide runner opportunity or adaptive running support, your crew is waiting at Forest Park every Wednesday and Saturday.